Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire
Employer: GSL Education Ltd
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time / long-term opportunity

Make a Difference in Specialist Education

GSL Education is seeking caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist school in Bourne, supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities.

Pupils may have autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. Many require personalised support with learning, communication, personal care and developing independence.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide individualised support during classroom lessons and practical activities.

• Help pupils develop communication, social skills and independence.

• Support sensory needs, emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.

• Assist with personal care and daily routines where required.

• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual learning plans.

• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is patient, compassionate and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs. You should be adaptable, proactive and able to respond to individual learning and communication styles.

Previous experience in SEN, education, healthcare or care settings is desirable, although a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally valued.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, GSL Education would love to hear from you. Develop your experience in specialist education while helping pupils build confidence, communication skills and independence.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Lincolnshire